Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
PPC's fourth-quarter results miss estimates as earnings fall year over year, even as sales climb 3.3% on strength in Europe and Prepared Foods.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.35 per share a year ago.
The chicken and pork producer posted a profit of $88 million as it faced some pressure from weaker commodity trends.
PPC is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results Feb. 11, with revenues expected to rise 5.2% to $4.6 billion even as earnings are projected to fall.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
In the most recent trading session, Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $42.49, indicating a +1.09% shift from the previous trading day.
Pilgrim's Pride leans on brand and portfolio diversification as Prepared Foods growth helps steady margins amid volatile chicken pricing.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) reached $37.55 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -5.42% change compared to its last close.
In the latest trading session, Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $38.99, marking a -1.69% move from the previous day.
Pilgrim's Pride delivered 3.8% YoY net sales growth in Q3 2025, with strong cash flow and robust solvency metrics. PPC's EV/EBITDA ratio of 4.82x and P/CF of 2.20x highlight attractive valuation for a food industry peer. DCF model assumptions—25% tax rate, 2% perpetual growth, 10% WACC—build a conservative margin of safety into upside projections.
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